Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 12 HP more power than Audi A4, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.8
6.8
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.46 m
4.70 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.43 m
Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 25 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
390 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
845 litres
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Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably slightly better
